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AJ59 FGC

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,761 mi
Last recorded38,761 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FGC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 38,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 36,114 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 36,112 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 33,290 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front. (1.1.11 (c))

all front suspension corroded.

near side washers not working

Pass 27 Sep 2022 29,108 miles

Nearside Front Top Mount Slight Play.

Offside Front Top Mount Slight Play.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 24,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 19,042 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 15,149 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 13,735 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 12,529 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 12,529 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 10,999 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 9,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 7,126 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 7,126 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2012 5,486 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AJ59 FGC is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 41,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ59 FGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ59 FGC registered?

AJ59 FGC is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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